Alliance push seeks new police and prosecution rules
The Iowa Justice Alliance formed after the Nov 1 shooting of Jerime Mitchell left a Cedar Rapids motorist paralyzed and Officer Lucas Jones cleared. The group plans demonstrations and policy aims to require independent prosecutors, better witness collection, and civilian review of shootings to shape future investigations.
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the Gazette Linn County
Jerry Vander Sanden
Jerime Mitchell
Jason Robinson
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Stacey Walker
Linn County
Iowa Justice Alliance
First Presbyterian Church
Iowa City
Lucas Jones
Mitchell
Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Events Guide
A complete Monday MLK Jr holiday events guide lists local observances and community programs across area venues. Details include dates, times, and participating organizations guiding public service, education, and charitable activities during the holiday.
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Abortion funding battle begins in Iowa Legislature
One week into Iowa’s Republican led session Gov Branstad seeks to redirect family planning funds to non abortion providers while Senate Republicans push a bill to end the federal waiver for family planning and create a state program to fund similar services at non abortion entities Planned Parenthood would be affected by the waiver change and Pap smears pregnancy tests and birth control could be impacted Abortion page 5A
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Terry Branstad
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Branstad Pushes Master Health Contract for Public Employees
Gov. Terry Branstad advocates a single health insurance program for all public employees including state troopers teachers and workers at correctional and mental health facilities. The master contract would standardize benefits across agencies and redefine coverage terms.
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Terry Branstad
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